E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
Critics Sentiment
Elliott and friends escape authorities as E.T. levitates their bicycles
E.T. becomes ill in the culvert while Elliott weakens
The film plunges to its emotional nadir with E.T.'s mysterious illness before soaring to transcendent heights with his resurrection and the iconic bicycle flight sequence.
E.T. builds steadily from a charming setup to magical middle sequences showcasing the alien's powers and bond with Elliott. The film dips during E.T.'s illness but reaches extraordinary emotional and cinematic peaks in its final act, with critics universally praising the bicycle chase and farewell as timeless movie magic.
Full cast
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Henry Thomas
Elliott
Drew Barrymore
Gertie
Robert MacNaughton
Michael
Peter Coyote
Keys
Dee Wallace
Mary
Erika Eleniak
Pretty Girl
K.C. Martel
Greg
C. Thomas Howell
Tyler
Sean Frye
Steve
David M. O'Dell
Schoolboy
Richard Swingler
Science Teacher
Frank Toth
Policeman
Robert Barton
Ultra Sound Man
Michael Darrell
Van Man
David Berkson
Medical Unit
David Carlberg
Medical Unit
Milt Kogan
Medical Unit
Alexander Lampone
Medical Unit
Rhoda Makoff
Medical Unit
Robert D. Murphy
Medical Unit
Crew
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